Religion Flashcards
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are the poor in spirit-
Meaning-
For theirs in=s the kingdom of heaven
Is a humble person
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are those who mourn-
Meaning-
For they u all be comforted
The heartache and grief which cannot be hidden
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are the meek-
Meaning-
For they shall inherit the earth
A person who is angry at the right time and never angry at the wrong time
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness-
Meaning-
For they shall be satisfied
How much does one want goodness, how deep is the desire for righteousness
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are the merciful-
Meaning
For they shall obtain mercy
We must forgive completely with the whole heart
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are the pure in heart-
Meaning-
For they shall see God
are you doing things for someone because of certain motives or because of selfish reasons
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are the peacemakers-
Meaning-
For they shall be called sons and daughters of God
Peacemakers bring peace, to desire peace may require sacrifice
BEATTITUDE
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake-
Meaning
For theres is the kingdom of heaven
To follow the Gospel requires courage because there is a possibility of prosicution
The beattitude that challenges you the most is -
Because-
The eighth, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for there is the kingdom of heaven
Because it is hard to believe in something so strongly that you are willing to be prosecuted for it.
QUALITIES
The 5 qualities in people that mean the most to me are
- Goofiness/ somebody who is fun to be with or around
- loyalty
- loving
- respectful
- Honesty
What does it mean to take on the attitude of Christ?
It means that who should have the same attitude that he used and treat people the way he did.
Meaning of the word BEATITUDE
It is a summary of Jesus’ teachings on how to live life.
VIRTUES
PRUDENCE
Prudence is to chose the right means also to have common sense and wisdom
VIRTUES
TEMPERANCE
The ability to control the natural need for pleasure
What do the beatitudes promise us?
Blessing of true happiness